Monday, July 15, 2013

28/52




"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

The Great Wat-Ley Road Trip
Amelie :: needing a little time on her own and a break from all 'the boys'  (Nate and her 2 cousins)

Nate :: always adventuring

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project

Saturday, July 13, 2013

27/52




"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"
 
The Great Wat-Ley Road Trip
Amelie :: this girl loves her scooter and skateboards, sports brands and grafitti, her ipod (bought with her own very hard earned money), currently wishing she was a teenager!

Nate :: always cheeky, planning trouble!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project

Sunday, June 30, 2013

26/52

 


"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie :: loves being the oldest cousin and spending time with Miss. Lucy.

Nate :: shooting some hoops in the backyard.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project

Sunday, June 23, 2013

25/52




"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie & Nate :: quiet contemplation speckled by the Winter sun.

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project



Thursday, June 20, 2013

amelie is eight

Our Amelie Rose turned eight on the 16th.

Her weekend was filled with celebrations (including her own party and a party for a school friend who shares the same birth date), crafting, giggling, silliness and lovely gifts.

Her birthday was a very happy one.






 



















:: crafternoon party with 8 of Amelie's favourites
:: giant confetti with stitching
:: mantel
:: thrifted sewing boxes
:: party favours
:: fabulously handmade head pieces because a girl must look her best when crafting!
:: giggling girls
:: stitching
:: afternoon tea
:: birthday girl

Happy Birthday Amelie Rose.
You are kind and caring, sensitive and thoughtful, hilarious, great fun, sometimes ridiculous (in a good way!), beautiful and loving. You always try your best, you work hard, you are a patient sister, the 'big' cousin and a wonderful daughter. We love you and are very proud of you.
xxx

Sunday, June 16, 2013

24/52



"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie :: today she is 8!

Nate :: and he scored a present!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

a few of my favourite things


I do love a birthday.
This week I am celebrating two of my favourites.
So today I gift wrapped and party prepped. 
Happy days.




  


:: tools of the trade
:: tea and cake - teapot and english plate
:: little golden book and little women
:: party favours for an 8th birthday party
:: best thrift find of the week and the the birthday girl's size!
:: all dressed up phillipa finch
xx

Monday, June 10, 2013

23/52






"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Adventuring in Airey's Inlet

Amelie :: snuggled up in her woollen jumper and hood

Nate :: that cheeky face

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Monday, June 03, 2013

22/52




"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie & Nate :: skateboarding in their new chucks

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

21/52






"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie :: Miss Amelie, the teacher, writing an encouraging note in Nate's 'diary'

 Nate :: the student doing his best work including some noughts and crosses and the letter 'F'!

Joining in with Jodi for the 52 project.




20/52

very late with this one due to two topsy turvy weeks . . . .


"A portrait of  my children, once a week, every week in 2013"

Amelie & Nate:: adventuring in the Botanical Gardens, Geelong.


Wednesday, May 22, 2013

topsy turvy

The last couple of weeks have included some real topsy turvy days!
Maybe my moods and feelings have matched the weather -
sunny and uplifting one day, gloomy and miserable the next!

All year my parents have been looking forward to their mid year overseas trip. It signified a couple of things, mostly the end of a long half year of radiation treatment for my dad, which was first discussed in about September of last year. It was also an opportunity to meet up with and spend some memory making time with my brother and sister-in-law who have been travelling since the beginning of the year.
My dad has recovered slowly from his treatment, gaining good health and strength. And then 2 weeks ago mum became unwell. Lethargic, no appetite, prolonged temperature, hold and cold sweats, shakes and an uncomfortable feeling under her ribs that has just not gone away. Mum cares for people. She regularly takes some of the older dears from our church to their appointments and out for coffee. She is generous with her time. She cares for Nate twice a week so that I can go to work. She is thoughtful and kind. She has been strong for Dad. Maybe her body was tired, exhausted even. We put all our strength into remaining optimistic and positive that they would be going on their holiday. She visited the doctor on multiple occasions, had tests and even saw a specialist.
Fortunately, at this stage it just seems to be a severe virus (possibly connected to her liver).
Unfortunately, her health has not recovered enough for her and dad to go on their trip.
There have been lots of tears of disappointment.

I shared a prayer with a beautiful, wise woman of God on Sunday. As she held me tight, she encouraged me to stay strong in the knowledge that God has his hand on the entire situation. As Val reminded me, we may not always get answers as to why things happen, but our faith reassures us that God's timing is perfect.

Mum and Dad will have the opportunity to travel again. And even though it won't be as they had planned, it will still be a special time for them. They deserve it.

So I continue to put my faith in God and in the big scheme of things I know that this is a disappointed that will be gotten over.